The Philippine side announced on 19 February that three Philippine FA-50 fighter jets and a US B-52H bomber conducted a joint patrol in the Philippine Special Administrative Region on the same day. At the same time, China's Southern Theater also issued a statement that it would closely monitor the navy and air force on the front line to ensure the development of the situation. In a certain sense, the so-called "joint air force patrol" between the Philippines and the United States is actually a political show, but this drama is not as good as Zelensky's, so I think that some "moves" of the Philippines should attract our attention.
Spokesperson for the Southern Forces.
First: This is the third air patrol between the Philippines and the United States this year. The Philippines has conducted four rounds of joint patrols starting in November, but this does not confirm the Philippines' strength, but rather shows a sense of nervousness and fear of the challenge in the South China Sea, hoping to show China and other countries that the Philippines is not alone, but has someone to back it up. To put it bluntly, the Philippines' move is just to show the strength of the United States, but the United States is not too strong for China.
The United States and the Philippines are in the formation of ** sea boats.
Second, from the number and type of air force, it can be seen that the Philippines is not very confident. Although the B-52 dispatched by the United States this time is quite famous in the world, it does not have enough self-defense forces, so it must be equipped with fighter jets as escorts. However, the Philippines also has no way to equip American bombers with corresponding fighters, and the FA-50 they brought is still a trainer aircraft, but after modification, it has become a single aircraft. It's as if one fleet has one fleet and the other is a Marine Corps, and such a strange combination gives the impression of Filipino embarrassment and lack of self-confidence. Who can be frightened by such a featureless air force formation? It's not so much about how strong he is, it's about showing everyone what he's capable of.
The United States and the Philippines are in the formation of ** sea boats.
Third: Although the "strength" of the Philippines is not satisfactory, this move has a hostile tone. According to the analysis of military experts, the current move by the Philippines is an integral part of the "joint naval operation" to be launched by the Philippines and the United States next year. Frequent air patrols hint at the Philippines and the United States stepping up efforts to build a "multilateral security system" that, in short, is a way to suppress China's presence in the South China Sea. At the same time, the Philippines is also relying on the power of the United States to seek opportunities to break the rules of the South China Sea. I think: the Southern Theater of Operations is much more cautious about the ambitions of the Philippines than the "trainer planes" sent by the Philippines.
B-52H fighter.
In response, the head of the Philippine military's public department, Xerchytrinidad, said: "This move is aimed at enhancing the synergy between the two ** teams and enhancing the strength of our air force in safeguarding territory, sovereignty and national interests." In other words, the Philippines is not in a position to defend itself, so it is asking for U.S. assistance. The Philippines attempted to occupy Chinese islands in the South China Sea, fearing punishment from the powers, so it informed China in advance that the United States was standing behind the Philippines.
B-52H fighter.
I think: such a move should be noticed, and the Philippines' misunderstanding of it will make the country look very weird. First of all, even if the opponent is the United States, China's will to safeguard national unity will not waver. Second, China does not bullied the small and has always adhered to a foreign policy aimed at peace. Isn't it a waste of resources and a waste of resources for the Philippines to do this?
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